Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University

Accounting

The Accounting Program is designed to provide the student the necessary analytical, conceptual, and technical knowledge and proficiency in accounting. It will prepare the student to build a solid foundation of career-specific accounting skills, including basic accounting, cost accounting, taxation, financial statement analysis, and payroll accounting; to prepare for a wide array of professional opportunities.

Agriculture and Natural Resource Management

This program will prepare you for employment and/or transfer to a baccalaureate program in the areas of agriculture and natural resource management. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to assess natural and renewable resources, in addition to collecting, applying, and analyzing data using a variety of methods.

AODA

This Certificate provides you with all the education hours (360) needed for state certification as a substance abuse counselor in Wisconsin. Coursework covers assessment, professional responsibilities, education, case management and counseling. Additional supervised work experience, additional written examinations and an application portfolio must also be completed for state certification as a substance abuse counselor. Courses also can be used for continuing education credits.

Biomedical Science

This program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level careers in general science fields. Specifically, the program will provide training for biomedical, quality assurance, biological technician, or lab assistant jobs. Students will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to assess natural and renewable resources, in addition to collecting, applying, and analyzing data using a variety of methods.

Biomedical Sciences

This program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level careers in general science fields. Specifically, the program will provide training for biomedical, quality assurance, biological technician, or lab assistant jobs. It is designed for students wishing to pursue four-year degrees in biotechnology, biomedical sciences, allied health professions, biology, chemistry, food science and quality, premedicine or pre-veterinary.

Business Management

The Master’s of Science Business Management degree at LCOOU is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to create a new generation of leaders with successful careers across local, tribal and global environments. Students combine academic knowledge, case study analysis, practical application and field study to develop leadership skills and capabilities within administration and management roles.

Business Management

This degree prepares students for working and investing in small businesses. Students gain insight into the local business environment with a focus on starting and growing businesses, nonprofit/tribal management, and community development. Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration will be able to think strategically, act globally, and effectively lead organizations using modern business practices in a culturally appropriate way.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Program prepares individuals to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in a variety of early childhood settings, including infant toddler programs, preschool programs, preschools and childcare centers, family childcare homes, Head Start and Early Head Start. Ojibwe culture, values and language are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Program prepares individuals to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in a variety of early childhood settings, including infant toddler programs, preschool programs, preschools and childcare centers, family childcare homes, Head Start and Early Head Start. Ojibwe culture, values and language are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Human Services

The Master’s of Human Services degree at LCOOU prepares students to effect real change in tribal communities and beyond, providing skills necessary for leadership roles in human service organizations. Students will integrate theory and practice to gain advanced knowledge of human service systems and delivery of services, applying values and standards of the profession to lead organization and community change.

Human Services

The undergraduate major in Human Services offers a Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree, with an ethnic-sensitive, ecological, generalist focus. Coursework educates and prepares entry-level generalist social workers for effective direct practice with individuals, families, small groups, organizations, institutions, and communities.

Human Services

The Human Services Program is designed to educate and prepare graduates to fulfill a wide range of family and individual needs in a variety of human service settings, especially in and around tribal communities. The program combines liberal arts education, human services/mental health care courses, and practicum courses. Information is presented in the classroom setting and through field placements in supervised program experiences.

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts Program provides a structured and coherent path for many students at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University. It is designed for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs after study at the University. The Liberal Arts Program provides knowledge of the diversity of human experience that will enrich and transform our world. At LCOOU, humanities faculty and students explore big questions as they investigate the human experience in exciting, collaborative ways.

Native American Arts

This Certificate provides basic skills necessary to create successful paintings, drawing and a wide variety of traditional Native Arts. Students will learn the history of various regional Native Arts in America. Additionally, students will gain the graphic design and computer skills necessary to market their art through various venues such as websites and social media.

Native American Studies

The Native American Studies Program is designed for individuals who seek knowledge and experience of indigenous history, culture, language, literature, art, philosophy, political and social science, and sovereignty. Student learning focuses on Ojibwe culture and the interaction between traditional and contemporary knowledge and activities.

Native American Studies Ojibwe Language

This degree plan provides the same content, rigor, and course selections as the Native American Studies, Associate of Arts, with the exception of two additional semesters of tiered Ojibwe language instruction. The Native American Studies-Ojibwe Language emphasis program is designed for individuals who seek knowledge and experience of indigenous history, culture, language, literature, art, philosophy, political and social science, and sovereignty.

Nursing

The Nursing Program will educate students in the art of caring and prepare them with evidence-based knowledge and clinical practicum to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination upon graduation. This fundamental level of nursing will help them to earn a career foundation in the health care field and provide opportunities to work in entry-level nursing positions.

Ojibwe Language

This specialized certificate is designed for individuals who seek knowledge and experience with the Ojibwe language as the principal means of understanding the Ojibwe culture and people. Student learning focuses primarily on use of the Ojibwe language and the incorporation of Ojibwe culture and traditional activities through the language. Topics that are covered in this certificate program include the importance of language as a means of cultural expression, communication, and revitalization.

Small Business Management

Students in the Small Business Management Program prepare for ownership, management, or operation of a small business, or the start-up of a business. The purpose of the program is to develop the owner and/or manager’s ability to organize resources that maximize the potential for meeting business and personal goals. The program emphasizes planning, record keeping, marketing, financial management, and human resources management.